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Tuesday, December 18, 2012
7kW-20kW automatic backup generator systems for whole house power
With residential automatic backup generator systems, stop suffering through repeated, multi-day power outages
Electric utility customers in Lower Merion and other semi-rural parts of the Main Line have experienced disproportionate power outages both in number and duration during the last decades. Now, with a string of record storms like Sandy and Irene in recent years, they are increasingly turning to automatic standby generators fueled by relatively reliable natural-gas service, or off-grid propane tanks for customers who have constricted gas supplies insufficient to power a larger generator, or no gas supply at all. Automatic backup generators install permanently outside the home, self-monitor and self-exercise to ensure readiness in the event of a power outage, and typically require only minimal annual maintenance checkups and bi-annual filter and oil service.
Most households can be served adequately by generators ranging in capacity from a small 7kW, up to 20kW or bigger. Installed cost may range from $2,500 to $6,000. The marginal cost for more power capacity beyond the first 7kW is relatively low. Contact Robert Monk at PhillyLicensedElectrician today for a free estimate, consultation and price quote
What size generator do I need?
Adequate size depends first on whether the customer wants backup power to supply all loads in the home, or only a subset of ‘critical loads’ such as refrigerators, gas heating system control and circulation circuits, and basic lighting and security circuits. A 7kW generator can meet these loads for most homes. Most single-family homes should be able to operate a modified full backup with generators of capacity from 14kW to 20kW.
Over the course of a month or a year, average household consumption might be around 1kW – 5kW, but peaks involving electric cooking appliances, pool heaters/pumps, and electric heat pumps for home heating or cooling, could easily push short-term peak consumption well over 20kW.
Load shedding for big peak-consumption appliances can keep your capacity requirements reasonable
A load shedding scheme may be advisable to allow full backup, without needing a 40kW generator, for homes running more than one large electric appliance (dryers, ranges/ovens, water heaters, HVAC equipment); or to allow a low-power household to get by with a relatively small generator.
Load shedding assigns non-essential, high-power loads to a shedding protocol. When the generator starts to take over after a grid outage, the shedding loads remain off until the backup system determines it has spare capacity to meet additional load. The automatic management system adds loads according to priority, until capacity is reached. If the generator is powering all loads and a member of the household manually turns on excess load (turning on a blow dryer, perhaps), then the system cuts out loads on the shedding protocol, adding them back one at a time as capacity allows.
Typically, candidates for load shedding include HVAC compressors, pool pumps, and any high-power equipment already operated by low voltage control circuits (timers, sensors, thermostats, etc.) into which the backup generator load management system can integrate. Any load may be integrated into the load management system by use of add-on relay contactors that operate the power circuit directly.
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Licensed Electrician Robert Monk 7kW-20kW automatic backup generator systems for whole house power Copyright Robert Monk, 2012
Source: http://www.phillylicensedelectrician.com/20kw-automatic-backup-generator-systems-whole-house/
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Power Up When Storms Hit
Severe storms can sneak up on you and having the right electrical devices in place before these storms hit can be a lifesaver. You may think that just running into the basement or storm cellar is all there is to it. In fact, you'll likely need many electrical and electronic devices to make your ride through the storm more bearable, safer, and more comfortable. Be sure to have these electrical devices ready to go.
...Source: http://electrical.about.com/b/2012/11/25/power-up-when-storms-hit.htm
From Cedar Rapids: Nelson Buys Pfoff
One EC (Nelson Electric, age 43) has bought another (Pfoff Electric, of nearby Marion) in Cedar Rapids. Nelson thus has added 7 electricians, it now has roughly 86 people, it says here.
Source: http://electricalcontractor.com/?p=7427
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The ‘Half-Priced Tesla’ Is . . . A Toyota RAV 4E
A lengthy article from TheStreet.com contrasts the Tesla Model S electric (which will cost you quite a bit of money) with the Toyota RAV4 electric. Some important bits:
Two years ago, Toyota (TM) had invested in Tesla, and the companies agreed to jointly develop a Toyota-branded all-electric car with Tesla’s signature battery and electric motor, among other components.
For the body, they chose the small SUV called the Toyota RAV4, which is everywhere on U.S. roads. The fruition of this conversion will be hitting the dealerships a month from now, and the price is $50,000 before tax adjustments, so $40,000 after, in California.
Speaking of California: The only place it will be sold is in that state’s four major cities. That’s the biggest caveat. The second caveat: Toyota and Tesla are committing to build only 2,600 units, compared with Tesla’s 12,200 for the Model S.
Los Angeles Electrician – Options for Under Cabinet Lighting
Under cabinet lighting has become very popular recently, especially in kitchen remodels. There are many benefits to having this type of task lighting. In addition to adding functionality to your counters, it can also add depth and highlight your backsplash, giving your kitchen a great look throughout the day. There are a variety of different lights that can be installed by an electrician in Los Angeles, each with its own benefits.
One of the top choices for under cabinet lighting is LED lighting. LED lights do not use as much electricity as standard light bulbs. This means that the bulbs will use less electricity and generate less heat. You don’t want very much heat to build up under your wooden cabinets, so this is a very important feature. LED bulbs are also very durable, and not filled with a glass like fluorescent bulbs, or a thin fragile filament like incandescent. LED lightings can withstand the beating that they may get in your kitchen. One of the greatest things about LED lights is that they are long-lasting. LED lights have a much longer lifespan than any of the other alternatives.
Xenon bulbs are another popular option for under cabinet lighting. They are great when compared with halogen. They create less heat than halogen bulbs, last longer and you can handle them without gloves (unlike their halogen counterparts). Xenon bulbs are also dimmable, which makes them great for kitchen lightings. If your kitchen currently has halogen light bulbs, it is recommended that you switch them with xenon as soon as they start to burn out.
These two options are two of the most popular types of under cabinet lighting installed by your local Los Angeles electrician. To talk about installing under cabinet lighting or any other electrical issue, give The Electric Connection a call. You can find all of our contact information and further resources at www.theelectricconnection.com.
Source: http://www.theelectricconnection.com/los-angeles-electrician-options-cabinet-lighting/
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Replace circuit breakers with licensed electricians in Miami, Ft Lauderdale or West Palm Beach
If you need to replace a circuit breaker or need work on your electrical panels, an Electrician in Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach or Miami Electrical contractors can do the neccessary work for you.
Do not try to attempt any electrical repairs on your own as this can be extremely dangerous to your health and risk the safety of your home. Regardless of the location, whether it is your home or business, you must have a licensed Miami electrical contractor handle any repairs involving electricity. If you do a sloppy job, you risk being electrocuted and possibly and electrical fire which can destroy your house and business as well as injure and even kill your employees or your family. It is not worth trying to save a few extra bucks. Do yourself a favor, get on the phone, search Google, Yahoo or Bing and hire a licensed electrician in West Palm Beach, Miami or Fort Lauderdale today.
You can read reviews, check out the better business bureau and even call and email a few companies for quotes before making any big decisions. It always pays off to do as much homework as possible prior to hiring an electrical contractor. You want an electrician in Miami that is reliable and fairly priced. If you are rich or poor, nobody wants to pay more than they have to but your safety comes first. A fire or an injury will be much more expensive and may result in a death or damage to property or work that may be completely irreplaceable. We hope this advice has been useful to you in making a decision and if you need additional info about Electricians in Fort Lauderdale and Electricial Contractors in Miami, visit: http://sflaelectrician.com and read our blog
Thermography
IR Electrical Thermographic
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Inspect your electrical system through this condition monitoring technique that uses infrared technology to find electrical problems before they become an emergency.
Unexpected electrical service costs can be devastating, our service allows the time to prepare, schedule and budget for any critical repairs.
Recently, we received a call from a facility that had lost a buss bar in a fire because of poor electrical connections and overheating. They realized this problem was costly and wanted to prevent future losses on the other buss bars throughout their location. We provided them with Thermographic Scans and Reports to document where critical problems existed, which prevented further damage and no unexpected loss of production.
Infrared thermography is used to perform P/PM inspections on electrical equipment because excess resistance on electrical apparatus indicates electrical faults such as loose connections, overloaded or imbalanced circuits, faulty breakers, damaged switches, faulty fuses and a wide range of other unwanted electrical conditions. Before an electrical component burns up, it heats up. Thermography is used to see the excess heat (resistance) so that problems can be found and maintenance personnel can act to correct the problem before the component fails, causing damage to the component, safety hazards and/or production downtime.
What Electrical Distribution Equipment Should Be Checked?
- Utility substations, transformers and feed poles
- Main incoming services, plant main knives, capacitor banks, etc
- Main switchboards and disconnects
- Main distribution panels and main disconnects
- Uninterruptible power supplies
- Generator controls and transfer switches
- Main I-Line panels
- Lighting and receptacle panels
- Disconnects and combination starters
- Service disconnects for motors
- Machine control panels
Source: http://cooper-electric.net/thermography/
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Monday, December 17, 2012
Energy Audit
It was a pleasure meeting you in person today, thank you for the opportunity to help you lower your energy consumption. Just for a reminder of what we covered today I put together this list: Install a blanket cover for the water heater, use duct tape to attach. Also flush it out every year to [...]
Source: http://www.enlighten-electric.com/2012/03/energy-audit/
Replacing Your FPE Electrical Panel – Electrician Broward
FPE Electrical Panel Box can be a fire hazard and potentially could fail to provide proper safety and protection for homes. Over time, electrictians and home inspectors found as many as 60% of all Federal Pacific Electric panels sometimes failed to provide proper protection ….. At Perfect Electric Services we recognize the danger of having [...]
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Copper Update
From The Wall Street Journal (11/30/12). I can’t see most of the WSJ’s online content, because I don’t pay to subscribe — but I can view this one, and I hope you can too. A quote (on what Barclays, an investment bank, forecasts):
[Barclays] projects that further improvement in demand, led by the U.S. and China, will push copper prices to an average of $3.90 a pound during the current quarter and $3.99 a pound in the first three months of 2013.
While copper has rallied, it remains well below last year’s record of $4.64 a pound. Prices suffered earlier this year amid a darkening outlook for the global economy, particularly in China.
Replacing Your FPE Electrical Panel – Electrician Broward
FPE Electrical Panel Box can be a fire hazard and potentially could fail to provide proper safety and protection for homes. Over time, electrictians and home inspectors found as many as 60% of all Federal Pacific Electric panels sometimes failed to provide proper protection ….. At Perfect Electric Services we recognize the danger of having [...]
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Electrician in Los Angele Explains: Amps and Volts – What’s The Difference?
Whenever looking at electrical devices or equipment, many people are confused by the difference between amps and volts, making it difficult for them to understand the purpose of each. By learning what each of these important electrical terms means, you can better use your electrical devices in a safe manner, which will help you avoid any electrical shocks, tripped breakers or other electrical mishaps.
Amps
One of the easiest ways to understand the difference between these electrical terms is to look at them from a more physical viewpoint. In order to do this, we will compare each with its plumbing equivalent. Imagine water running through a hose. Simply put, amps are just like the water that is flowing through the hose.
Volts
The amount of water running through a hose depends largely on the pressure that is forcing the water through the hose. In electrical terms, the amount of pressure forcing electricity through the wire is referred to as Volts. Whenever you combine the two, and multiply Amps x Volts, you get Watts. Watts would be the equivalent of the amount of electricity that is coming out of the wire at any given moment (Amps) and the amount of pressure pushing the electricity through the wire (Volts).
One of the most important reasons to understand these terms is to keep them in mind when using several different devices and appliances on a single circuit in your home. Each circuit in your home is protected by a circuit breaker that is designed to shut off the flow of power if the circuit becomes overloaded. By understanding how much electricity each appliance is designed to draw, you can more safely and effectively spread your appliances across your circuits.
If you notice that you have a circuit that is frequently tripping, or showing other signs of power drain, call an electrician right away. This could be a sign of deeper issues. If you are interested in more information about this or other electrical topics, our team at The Electric Connection has put together a solid list of related tips and articles at www.theelectricconnection.com.
Source: http://www.theelectricconnection.com/electrician-los-angele-explains-amps-volts-whats-difference/
Electrician in Pasadena – How to Use Your Electrical Panel
Your electrical panel serves as the entry point for the electricity being provided to your home from your electrical utility. It also functions as an electrical safety device that will turn off an electrical circuit if there is too much current. Excess levels of electricity can lead to fire or electrical shock. Although you can often tell which circuit is malfunctioning by looking at your breaker box, it can make things much easier if you take the time to label all of your circuits or fuses. This way, you know which switch goes to which area of your home, regardless of whether or not that particular breaker has visibly tripped.
Most newer homes use circuit breakers in order to protect the different areas of the house. Some older homes, however, may still have fuses. If your home still has a fusebox, consider calling a local Pasadena electrician to inspect your electrical system. This is often the sign of an undersized electrical service. If you have a breaker panel, just follow the below steps to restore power to the area of your home that has been affected.
Excess electrical current passing through a circuit will cause your circuit breaker to trip, effectively stopping the current from flowing anymore. When this happens, the switch will move to a neutral position, which is between the ON and the OFF position. To return power to this circuit, all that you have to do is flip the switch all the way to the OFF position and then back to the ON position. Before doing this, it is good practice to turn off or unplug all appliances in the circuit.
Now that the power is back on, you can continue to use your circuit as usual. If you have continuous issues, however, you should call our technicians at The Electric Connection for assistance. We are always more than happy to lend a helping hand. You can also get more information through our website at www.theelectricconnection.com/electrician-pasadena-ca.
Source: http://www.theelectricconnection.com/electrician-pasadena-electrical-panel/
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Power Up When Storms Hit
Severe storms can sneak up on you and having the right electrical devices in place before these storms hit can be a lifesaver. You may think that just running into the basement or storm cellar is all there is to it. In fact, you'll likely need many electrical and electronic devices to make your ride through the storm more bearable, safer, and more comfortable. Be sure to have these electrical devices ready to go.
...Source: http://electrical.about.com/b/2012/11/25/power-up-when-storms-hit.htm
Best Electrical Safety Tips For Your San Gabriel Valley Home
Every California home has electricity flowing through it and normally safe however, if you have young children or are planning to do work on you home, you must make sure you have some basic electrical safety training and electrical safety rules. Electricity is a part of modern society however without the proper precautions electricity can kill very easily. This article will give you some very basic electrical safety tips.
Small children love to learn by exploring and touching. Parents and caregivers must diligently remove any electrical hazards in their home and keep their children safe. First remove or repair any loose electrical lines. If you have loose electrical sockets or frayed wires protruding from the wall, you should have the issues fixed by your trained San Gabriel Valley electrician. Also, replace any frayed power cords on electrical appliances you use. In some cases you can have a frayed power cord repaired but you should also consider replacing the appliance completely.
After any electrical wiring issues in your home have been repaired, take some time to learn about electricity and what to do in the case of an emergency. When there are small children in your home you must know what to do in the case of an electrical emergency. Purchase a training DVD that will explain electrical safety in an easy to understand detail. If learning from a DVD is not for you, some communities offer electrical safety training for free through the electrical power company. The goal of learning about electrical safety is to not become an expert in electricity or electrical repair but to gain enough knowledge to be able to react in an emergency.
Now that you have training and the most pressing electrical hazards in your house resolved. Start childproofing your home. Cover all electrical sockets with plastic electrical socket covers to prevent your child from poking items into the sockets. Be sure that the covers you choose to use cannot be removed easily by your children and are large enough that they are not a choking hazard.
Finally, prepare for the possibility of an electrical fire by purchasing a fire extinguisher specially designed for electrical fires. Water should never be used on an electrical fire because the water has the potential to cause the fire to spread. Knowing about electrical safety means being prepared for the possibility of an electrical fire by purchasing a chemical fire extinguisher and checking the charge on your extinguisher yearly.
While chances are you will never need to use your electrical safety training or use your fire extinguisher the knowledge of electrical safety tips in the home is vital to protecting your children. Take the time to take electricity and electrical safety rule serious and your house will be happy and healthy for years to come.
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Sunday, December 16, 2012
Solar Manifes-two
Due to the increasing number of individuals who have contacted us regarding our pages/posts and those who have chosen to bookmark our website for future reference. We felt it was necessary to add new material to help keep the content fresh and to keep people commenting and sharing which was the original reason we set [...]
Source: http://www.enlighten-electric.com/2012/03/solar-manifes-two/
Nest...The Smart Learning Thermostat
Some of us may still have the old dial-type thermostats that are turned manually, so the temperature stays in one spot all day. Others may have updated to digital programmable thermostats that have many different time settings for different temperature settings throughout the day and night. But these thermostats also have these preset temperatures locked in. If only there was a thermostat that could learn our habits, heating and cooling needs that is, and adjust the temperature based on our desires.
There is now just such a thermostat available on the market! Here's a thermostat that can learn your living temperature preferences and adjust the temperture accordingly. It's called the Nest Learnable Thermostat. According to their website's information, this innovative device will actually program itself in between two days and a week! Are you ready for the Nest Smart Learning Thermostat?
...Source: http://electrical.about.com/b/2012/11/25/nest-the-smart-learning-thermostat.htm
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DIY: Doing electrical work on your own?
“That looks easy to fix,” you might say, when you see a problem with your electrical wiring. Many people enjoy doing their own work on their homes. If they have the skills and tools, the DIY project can be very rewarding. It’s a great way to save money and feels good to have done it [...]
Source: http://www.blueskyelectric.net/blog/dyi-doing-electrical-work-on-your-own/
Palm Beach electricians can prevent Fire Accidents at Home
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To avoid endangering your family and home, let the Palm Beach electricians take care of the repairs and installations of your wires, lights and plugs. We at Southern Coast Electrical Services West Palm Beach, Florida can help you with your electrical needs.
Before leaving the house, make sure you turn off all electrical appliances such as oven toasters, television sets and air conditioners. It is even better if you unplug them from the sockets. Apart from preventing fire accidents, it can also save electricity.
Overused electrical appliances may explode at any time. Let these items rest and cool down. You should also take preventative measures and have an done by a Miami electrician to see if there are any damages.
Don’t leave lighted scented candles, incense or cigarettes unattended. Curtains might blow towards it which can catch the flame or the ashes might drop on the couch or carpet.
Spray cans, bottled chemicals and other flammables should be kept away from heat-producing items such as oven, stove and candles. These can easily catch fire and burn down your house to ashes.
Faulty wiring can also be a cause of house fires. Have someone from an air conditioning service in West Palm Beach like Southern Coast Electrical Services do a regular maintenance check of your electrical wires and outlets. Having your home checked regularly can decrease the risk of fire incidences.
To know more about Southern Coast Electrical Services, you can visit us at http://www.sflaelectrician.com/south-florida-electricians-can-make-repairs-installations-inspections.
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Wind Benefit Inflation: JEDI (NREL) Model Needs Reality Check
Since 2009, the State of New Hampshire has reviewed three large-scale wind energy facilities, totaling 177 megawatts. In each case, the project proponents engaged University of New Hampshire Professor and economist Ross Gittell and his research assistant, Matt Magnusson, to conduct economic impact studies to show the long-term (20-year) benefits the projects would deliver to the local area.
Figure 1 summarizes the findings of each report (please click for better resolution).
The UNH researchers relied on NREL’s Jobs and Economic Development Impacts (JEDI) or similar linear spreadsheet models to assess job creation and economic impacts for the three projects: Granite Reliable Wind Park, Groton Wind and Antrim Wind. The methodologies and assumptions for the three studies appear nearly identical.
In all cases, their reports showed minor direct job opportunities (15 full-time equivalent positions for operations at the three sites) but substantially inflated indirect and induced job benefits relative to the local area.
JEDI Model Problems
The JEDI models purport to enable calculating the state or local economic impacts resulting from building a potential wind energy facility. However, JEDI only looks at the positive impacts of a project and assumes that money spent is always beneficial. But that is not a safe assumption.
According to economist, Dr. Robert Michaels:
Authors of studies using JEDI acknowledge that it ‘offers a gross analysis rather than a net analysis; that is, the model does not account for the net impacts associated with alternate spending of project funds.’ …JEDI treats the renewable like a proverbial “free lunch,” a gain to the economy for which nothing need be sacrificed. Many other effects might reduce job creation or possibly turn it into destruction.
Michaels goes on to say:
JEDI’s creators recognize that the net effect of increased renewable investments on employment is ambiguous. On occasion they have cited the works of others who use more complex models …NREL’s researchers are thus aware that other models that capture important complexities are available. For unknown reasons, they instead persist in using a model that can produce only the single result of job creation from renewables.
The Navigant jobs study commissioned by the American Wind Energy Association, which uses JEDI models, suffers the same failures. It wasn’t until Congressional members hammered NREL earlier this year over unsubstantiated and inflated job creation claims under the Section 1603 program that NREL finally updated its website to more publicly admit that JEDI models produce gross impacts and not net impacts.
JEDI and New Hampshire Wind
In reviewing the methodologies for each of the UNH economic impact reports, we could find no indication that the models accounted for project costs. When we asked the UNH researchers if their report for Antrim Wind, for example, considered net impacts at first they said no, but later amended their response to say they looked at the costs and found there were none.
Seriously?
Apparently, Gittell and Magnusson do not think it’s relevant that both the Granite Reliable Wind and Groton Wind projects have, or will receive, approximately $111 million in Section 1603 grant money from the federal government; Antrim Wind expects to benefit from the production tax credit. Most economists would consider the federal subsidies to be a cost borne by U.S. taxpayers, including those residing in New Hampshire.
Gittell and Magnusson also ignore another substantial cost factor in their analyses — the fact that the Granite Reliable and Groton wind projects each have long-term power purchase agreements with in-region utilities at contract prices that are well above market rates for wholesale electricity. Antrim Wind has made it clear it is also seeking a long-term purchase agreement which is required to obtain financing.
When asked if their Antrim Wind analysis considered the impact of above-market energy prices, Gittell replied that “there has been no contract for the sale of the power from the Antrim Wind Project at any price, therefore there is no foundation for the question and it cannot be answered.” A convenient but misleading and badly informed answer.
Gittell’s economic model utterly neglects the fact that onshore wind in New England demands between 9-11 cents per kWh, more than twice the wholesale price of natural gas, the fuel most likely to set the market price. More wind in the fuel mix will cause upward pressure on energy prices in New England for the life of the power purchase agreements.
Since wind energy largely produces during off-peak hours, when market prices are even lower, the delta between the contract price and the market price for the energy is even more pronounced.
And it looks like low natural gas prices will be the new normal for a long while. The Energy Information Administration’s Annual Energy Outlook 2013, released last week enforces the fact that we can expect low natural gas prices, facilitated by growing shale gas production, over the next 15 years!
Gittell, Magnusson, and the developers for the three projects all insist wind provides a hedge against fluctuating energy prices. This may be true in some regions of the country but not in New England, where 90+% of the generation operates in the day-ahead market. Wind could have a marginal impact on prices in the real-time market but any benefit is entirely erased by the high-priced power contracts.
Big Wind – Economic Drain
At the very least, the high cost of the New Hampshire wind power contracts will exceed the economic benefits touted by the UNH researchers and will serve as a drain on New England’s regional economy (see Fig. 2: please click for better resolution).
Gittell’s simplistic conclusion that the benefits of the operating projects will enrich the host communities and surrounding areas disregards the fact New Hampshire residents do not live in isolation. Many work, shop, and recreate in neighboring states and will be impacted by the high cost of these projects.
According to our analysis, the three projects (assuming Antrim Wind is erected) will result in significant costs to the New England region in above-market energy prices alone. Other costs related to property values, tourism, and impacts to the environment are also likely to arise.
There is no excuse for the sloppy work of Gittell and Magnusson who, in our opinion, have ceded their credibility for their wind clients. But shame on New Hampshire’s energy siting board for not understanding the projects they’re approving in the context of the regional power market.
Source: http://www.masterresource.org/2012/12/wind-benefit-inflation-jedi-nrel-2/
Electrician Los Angeles Can Light up the Spaces in Your Home
If you need to add more light to the dark corners of your home—whether they are inside or outside—an electrician who specializes in custom lighting projects might be exactly what you need. The projects done by a licensed electrician can be customized to include all types of home lighting, including interior lighting, recessed lighting, landscape lighting as well as security lighting.
Your first step is deciding what style of lighting fixtures you’ll want to add to the interior or exterior of your home. Along with functionality, remember to choose lighting fixtures that complement the style of your home decor.
Once you’ve made the decision on what style of lighting fixtures you want, there’s one more step before finding the right electrician in Los Angeles. That step is to purchase the lighting fixtures that you want to have installed. Now that you’ve made all of the decisions, it’s time to find the right electrician. Los Angeles residents and business know that they can count on The Electric Connection as a reliable and professional electrical contracting company that’s been in business for over 30 years.
We’ll be able to quickly install your new interior lighting or outdoor lights for you. We’ll even rewire your entire home for you if necessary and bring your old wiring up to the current code requirements. We have years of experience when it comes to wiring installations as well as any other types of electrical services you might need such as new outlets, ceiling or bath fans, panel upgrades and more.
We’re fully licensed, bonded and insured electricians, and we’ll do it right the first time. Come visit us at: http://www.TheElectricConnection.com today and see what we can do for you!
Source: http://www.theelectricconnection.com/electrician-los-angeles-light-spaces-home/
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Hire an electrician for preventative service today
Keep your system running more efficiently and prevent break downs with preventative service.
Having a professional electrician doing a preventive service at your home or business will help lower the risk of electrical system failure and also to save money on the monthly electrical bill. To perform this type of prevention will avoid the kind of shorts that cause fires, identify loose connections, components running hot, unusual smells, energy saving opportunities, equipment loss, safety and liability issues.
Because of all these potential problems, I recommend contacting Southern Coast Electrical Services. They have electrical contractors in Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach on call.
But they cover all of South Florida 24/7, twenty four hours a day, seven days a week. So no matter where you are, count on them for preventative service or maintenance of your electrical systems at home or at your company’s place of business.
To get a great service and stay within your budget, Call Southern Coast Electricians in Boca Raton, FL today! They really know the meaning of the word PROFESSIONAL.
A Guide to Outdoor Electrical Outlets
There is a good chance that you use outdoor electrical outlets at some point during the year. That being said, there are some areas that will naturally make more use of this type of outdoor receptacle. When used properly, an outdoor electrical outlet can be a very handy thing to have. It allows you to power devices and appliances that you would normally be unable to use outdoors. How much do you know about the electrical outlets that are on the outside of your property?
For the most part, an outdoor electrical socket is exactly the same as the outlets within your home. In most cases, an outdoor receptacle is a 120v, three-pronged grounded outlet that the majority of our appliances plug into. You can find them on exterior walls, on decks, by pools and sometimes on important pieces of equipment such as pumps and other exterior appliances. Naturally, outdoor outlets are more popular in warmer and more temperate climates. These areas lend themselves to more time spent outside, which makes them incredibly useful.
What Can I Use It For?
The simple answer to this question is that you can use them for anything that you would normally power inside. This type of outlet is very popular for stereos, lights, fans and anything else that might be necessary outside. When used in conjunction with an outdoor kitchen, they can be used to power blenders, microwaves, hot plates and more. With the popularity of electrical lawn devices on the rise, it is also a great place to plug in electric mowers, weed trimmers and blowers.
Are Outdoor Outlets Safe?
As with anything else, outdoor receptacles are as safe as the person using them. Although it may seem less safe to use electricity outside, it is actually very safe to do so. In fact, most outdoor outlets have special protections in place to ensure that they remain as safe as possible. One of the most common ways that they are protected is by using GFCI outlets, rather than standard electrical outlets. GFCI outlets are equipped with special sensors that can detect small changes in electrical current and shut the power off if necessary. This will help you from accidental electrocution if there is a short, if something comes into contact with water and more. To further protect your outlets, it is common practice to cover them so that they are protected from wind, rain, dirt and other elements.
All in all, an outdoor electrical outlet is a great way to increase the versatility of your outdoor spaces. Whether you are using it to power your electric lawn equipment, special lighting or any other equipment, there is an unlimited number of uses for these outlets. If you need additional outlets on your home, or if you just don’t have any to begin with, get in touch with your local electrician. They can not only advise you on safe placement and usage, but install them fairly quickly and efficiently.
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Saturday, December 15, 2012
Best Electrical Safety Tips For Your San Gabriel Valley Home
Every California home has electricity flowing through it and normally safe however, if you have young children or are planning to do work on you home, you must make sure you have some basic electrical safety training and electrical safety rules. Electricity is a part of modern society however without the proper precautions electricity can kill very easily. This article will give you some very basic electrical safety tips.
Small children love to learn by exploring and touching. Parents and caregivers must diligently remove any electrical hazards in their home and keep their children safe. First remove or repair any loose electrical lines. If you have loose electrical sockets or frayed wires protruding from the wall, you should have the issues fixed by your trained San Gabriel Valley electrician. Also, replace any frayed power cords on electrical appliances you use. In some cases you can have a frayed power cord repaired but you should also consider replacing the appliance completely.
After any electrical wiring issues in your home have been repaired, take some time to learn about electricity and what to do in the case of an emergency. When there are small children in your home you must know what to do in the case of an electrical emergency. Purchase a training DVD that will explain electrical safety in an easy to understand detail. If learning from a DVD is not for you, some communities offer electrical safety training for free through the electrical power company. The goal of learning about electrical safety is to not become an expert in electricity or electrical repair but to gain enough knowledge to be able to react in an emergency.
Now that you have training and the most pressing electrical hazards in your house resolved. Start childproofing your home. Cover all electrical sockets with plastic electrical socket covers to prevent your child from poking items into the sockets. Be sure that the covers you choose to use cannot be removed easily by your children and are large enough that they are not a choking hazard.
Finally, prepare for the possibility of an electrical fire by purchasing a fire extinguisher specially designed for electrical fires. Water should never be used on an electrical fire because the water has the potential to cause the fire to spread. Knowing about electrical safety means being prepared for the possibility of an electrical fire by purchasing a chemical fire extinguisher and checking the charge on your extinguisher yearly.
While chances are you will never need to use your electrical safety training or use your fire extinguisher the knowledge of electrical safety tips in the home is vital to protecting your children. Take the time to take electricity and electrical safety rule serious and your house will be happy and healthy for years to come.
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Electrician Services Questions
Has your home had a major addition or renovation?
Do your lights flicker or dim momentarily?
Do you hear crackling, sizzling, or buzzing from your outlets?
Do you have GFCI'S?
Do your lights flicker or dim momentarily?
Do you hear crackling, sizzling, or buzzing from your outlets?
Do you have GFCI'S?
Source: http://cooper-electric.net/electrician-services-questions/
Avoiding Thanksgiving Turkey Blunders and Goofups
This year, be known for your perfectly cooked turkey, not the blunders you caused. You don't want to be the headline on the news about the person who started their garage on fire while cooking a turkey, do you? Instead, read these turkey blunders and avoid being the Thanksgiving turkey on your block! Gobble up these tips.
...Source: http://electrical.about.com/b/2012/11/17/avoiding-thanksgiving-turkey-blunders-and-goofups.htm
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Los Angeles Electrician – Options for Under Cabinet Lighting
Under cabinet lighting has become very popular recently, especially in kitchen remodels. There are many benefits to having this type of task lighting. In addition to adding functionality to your counters, it can also add depth and highlight your backsplash, giving your kitchen a great look throughout the day. There are a variety of different lights that can be installed by an electrician in Los Angeles, each with its own benefits.
One of the top choices for under cabinet lighting is LED lighting. LED lights do not use as much electricity as standard light bulbs. This means that the bulbs will use less electricity and generate less heat. You don’t want very much heat to build up under your wooden cabinets, so this is a very important feature. LED bulbs are also very durable, and not filled with a glass like fluorescent bulbs, or a thin fragile filament like incandescent. LED lightings can withstand the beating that they may get in your kitchen. One of the greatest things about LED lights is that they are long-lasting. LED lights have a much longer lifespan than any of the other alternatives.
Xenon bulbs are another popular option for under cabinet lighting. They are great when compared with halogen. They create less heat than halogen bulbs, last longer and you can handle them without gloves (unlike their halogen counterparts). Xenon bulbs are also dimmable, which makes them great for kitchen lightings. If your kitchen currently has halogen light bulbs, it is recommended that you switch them with xenon as soon as they start to burn out.
These two options are two of the most popular types of under cabinet lighting installed by your local Los Angeles electrician. To talk about installing under cabinet lighting or any other electrical issue, give The Electric Connection a call. You can find all of our contact information and further resources at www.theelectricconnection.com.
Source: http://www.theelectricconnection.com/los-angeles-electrician-options-cabinet-lighting/
CurrentSAFE Testing - Thermography
CurrentSAFE - What To Expect During The Thermography Portion
A thermographic inspection is used to detect thermal defects. The inspector uses an infrared camera to conduct scans of your electrical system in all other aspects of your home. If this is your first time hiring a thermographic inspector, you may not know what to expect. The following should give you some ideas as to what is involved with process, as well as how to prepare your home or office for the inspector's arrival. How to Prepare Your Home
Before your thermographic inspector arrives. You should also move any large furniture away from the walls and electrical outlets so that the inspector can get to them.The Thermographic Inspection
The inspector will arrive and will most likely educate you about your home or office and the scan itself. Some inspectors take the home owner or office manager along with them during the scans so that they can educate along the way, and some prefer to work slowly and in private so that all anomalies can be identified. During the process, the thermographic inspector will scan every inch of your home. The infrared camera or video will reveal heat as bright white for the warmest temperatures. Likewise, ambient or room temperatures, will show up as darker colors on the spectrum. This thermographic inspection will find problems with your wiring, malfunctioning appliances and equipment. These issues may not be seen by the naked eye, but the infrared equipment finds it and identifies it with ease.Source: http://cooper-electric.net/currentsafe-testing-thermography/
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When To Call A Professional: Why DIY Isn’t Always The Best Solution
While installing the occasional dimmer switch, replacing an old ceiling fan and changing a dead light bulb are all relatively easy and safe DIY tasks, some at-home electrical projects should be left to the professionals.
Although doing it yourself may seem like the cheaper and easier route, passing the task of certain common home upgrades could keep your wallets– and even your safety– out of harms way by having a professional ensure a project is properly completed.
Running new cables and installing electrical circuits and major appliances on existing circuits are all projects to pass onto a professional due to the obvious risk of electrocution; repairs from a faulty DIY project may be necessary, as well. Installing cables on a box that is near or over capacity can lead to electrocution or fire.
It’s always best to keep in mind that electrical work is governed by codes– from wires to cable connectors– and usually exist for a safety-related reason. Code violations can be potentially hazards and very expensive.
Source: http://powergenerationinc.com/when-to-call-a-professional-why-diy-isnt-always-the-best-solution/
Saving Money And Energy In Your Home
While the average American family spends approximately $2,200 per year on electrical spending, quick and easy alternatives are available and provide almost immediate savings. Here are a few ideas on improving the efficiency of your home while lowering your next electric bill:
Upgrade your washer and dryer
Newer, more energy-efficient washer and dryers have been designed to use just a small fraction of the energy older models consume: The savings from replacing older washer and dryer models has the potential to pay for upgraded machines in just a few years.
Use wall outlet timers to control lights and fans
Leaving a light or fan on when you’re not in a room can add up. Inexpensive wall outlet timers can be used to manage this common problem, automatically shutting off energy-hogging devices at a specific time.
Replace old kitchen appliances
Thirteen percent of your homes energy consumption comes from appliances. Like newer washer and dryers, standard kitchen appliances, such as stoves, ovens, refrigerators and dishwashers, have been created more efficiently, keeping your home cool and your wallet full.
Source: http://powergenerationinc.com/saving-money-and-energy-in-your-home/
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Friday, December 14, 2012
Update Your Lighting
After fourteen years, it was time to have the drywall replaced on the ceiling of our patio, which presented a great opportunity make some electrical improvements to our outdoor living space. With the old drywall removed, it was a pretty easy job for an experienced electrician to install four small recessed light fixtures with 50 [...]
Source: http://blog.atselectricinc.com/2012/09/update-your-lighting-2/
A Guide to Outdoor Electrical Outlets
There is a good chance that you use outdoor electrical outlets at some point during the year. That being said, there are some areas that will naturally make more use of this type of outdoor receptacle. When used properly, an outdoor electrical outlet can be a very handy thing to have. It allows you to power devices and appliances that you would normally be unable to use outdoors. How much do you know about the electrical outlets that are on the outside of your property?
For the most part, an outdoor electrical socket is exactly the same as the outlets within your home. In most cases, an outdoor receptacle is a 120v, three-pronged grounded outlet that the majority of our appliances plug into. You can find them on exterior walls, on decks, by pools and sometimes on important pieces of equipment such as pumps and other exterior appliances. Naturally, outdoor outlets are more popular in warmer and more temperate climates. These areas lend themselves to more time spent outside, which makes them incredibly useful.
What Can I Use It For?
The simple answer to this question is that you can use them for anything that you would normally power inside. This type of outlet is very popular for stereos, lights, fans and anything else that might be necessary outside. When used in conjunction with an outdoor kitchen, they can be used to power blenders, microwaves, hot plates and more. With the popularity of electrical lawn devices on the rise, it is also a great place to plug in electric mowers, weed trimmers and blowers.
Are Outdoor Outlets Safe?
As with anything else, outdoor receptacles are as safe as the person using them. Although it may seem less safe to use electricity outside, it is actually very safe to do so. In fact, most outdoor outlets have special protections in place to ensure that they remain as safe as possible. One of the most common ways that they are protected is by using GFCI outlets, rather than standard electrical outlets. GFCI outlets are equipped with special sensors that can detect small changes in electrical current and shut the power off if necessary. This will help you from accidental electrocution if there is a short, if something comes into contact with water and more. To further protect your outlets, it is common practice to cover them so that they are protected from wind, rain, dirt and other elements.
All in all, an outdoor electrical outlet is a great way to increase the versatility of your outdoor spaces. Whether you are using it to power your electric lawn equipment, special lighting or any other equipment, there is an unlimited number of uses for these outlets. If you need additional outlets on your home, or if you just don’t have any to begin with, get in touch with your local electrician. They can not only advise you on safe placement and usage, but install them fairly quickly and efficiently.
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Is Solar Right for Your Home?
Putting a solar array on your home can be quite an expensive up front cost. This is why people like me and groups like the Nevada Clean Energy Project (CEP) are working to get Public Utilities Commission (PUC) and our representatives in Carson City and Washington DC to provide more incentives and possibly even low [...]
Source: http://www.enlighten-electric.com/2012/02/solar-right-4-home/
An electrician in Miami can install a flat screen, fan or smoke detector
If you are installing a new device, you want a licensed electrical contractor in Miami to hang it or do the wiring. If you try and do it yourself, the device may become unstable and possibly fall over and break into a million little pieces.
Even worse, you run the risk of messing up the job of the wiring. A bad wiring job can lead to fires that burn down your building or home and put the lives of countless others in immediate danger. Is it really worth trying to save a few bucks by wasting your whole day doing a job that might eventually cost you a lot more. Besides the obvious risk of human life, a fire can destroy many things like photos, clothes and sentimental items that can not be replaced.
Also, if you go the cheap route, the electrician in Miami may not even have insurance or be licensed. You might even think that you did the right thing by hiring a professional, but they could very well be some fly by night con artist company that has no idea what they are doing and are not concerned with the your safety. They will give you the lowest price just to get a quick buck. Many companies operate like this because they shut down and just change names. We have been in business for a long time and not going anywhere! You can check our status at the better business bureau and see that we have an A rating.
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Advantages of Garage Organization Systems
Think about this: you are about to go to work, but suddenly, you realize you have to get through six inches of snow just to get to your car. This is because your garage is too messed up to have the slightest space just for your car.
If you think the mess in your garage is too much already, think about this: garage organization. A neat and clean garage is guaranteed to make you happy. Think of looking for something you might need in just a short while. To achieve a garage like this, you need garage organization systems. If you have a garage organization system, you could store everything you have in your garage easily. Just invest a little in organizing your garage to make things work for you. Here are just a few advantages of garage organization systems:
1. You will not get wet from walking through the snow to get to your car because your car is simply inside your garage now.
2. Your car gas consumption will be much lesser. The reason for this is that you will not have to run your car just to heat it up or cool it down because it has either been too cold or hot from being outside all day or night.
3. You could also save more money because you do not have to rent an extra storage space or unit just to store all of the stuff that you could store in your garage.
So save up just a little money and start finding the perfect system for you.
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Who Needs a Commercial Electrician? Commercial Electrician Broward
If you are handy around the house or have a creative streak in you, a do-it-yourself home improvement project can be an enjoyable way to pass your weekends and a great way to save money. With the Internet today, you are able to find a myriad of free instructional videos about how to tile a [...]
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Ask an Electrician Burbank – What is an Electrical Short?
Whenever you have a short circuit, it means that there was an accidental path created in your existing circuit, which generated a connection that was not there before the short occurred. Electricity will always follow the path of least resistance, which means that it will almost always follow this new path, rather than its intended path. This typically results in an abnormally high level of electrical current. The most common type of short is when two bare wires cross, such as when old insulation deteriorates, causing a loose connection which allows two wires to touch.
An electrical short is not something to take lightly. This increased current generates a great amount of heat, which can lead to sparks and fire. One way to identify an electrical short is by hearing a popping sound whenever that particular circuit is turned on. This is the sound of the electricity taking the path along the new connection that it has found, causing the circuit to experience a sudden overload. Smoke, flames and melting fixtures can follow, leading to larger fires and risk of shock in the immediate vicinity.
Another common source of electrical shorts is improper wiring. This can occur if the metal lining of a particular switch or outlet touches one of the wires. An electrician in Burbank must always find and fix shorts caused by damage, such as storm damage.
The most important thing to do whenever you have a short is to address it immediately. Because of the potential severity of this situation, call an electrician right away to have them inspect and fix the problem for you. A short left unrepaired can lead to more extensive damage, resulting in a much higher cost than if you had fixed the problem whenever it was first detected. For more information on electrical troubleshooting and our services, visit our main page at www.theelectricconnection.com/electrician-burbank-ca.
Source: http://www.theelectricconnection.com/electrician-burbank-electrical-short/
The End of Incandescent Light Bulbs
There have been many articles in electrical trade magazines lately that have discussed the future inevitable ban of the old standard incandescent light bulb. California usually leads the nation in energy conservation trends and discussions there are leaning towards an all out ban by 2012. Many of you are probably using fluorescent replacement lamps in [...]
Source: http://blog.atselectricinc.com/2012/08/the-end-of-incandescent-light-bulbs-8/
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Thursday, December 13, 2012
When To Call A Professional: Why DIY Isn’t Always The Best Solution
While installing the occasional dimmer switch, replacing an old ceiling fan and changing a dead light bulb are all relatively easy and safe DIY tasks, some at-home electrical projects should be left to the professionals.
Although doing it yourself may seem like the cheaper and easier route, passing the task of certain common home upgrades could keep your wallets– and even your safety– out of harms way by having a professional ensure a project is properly completed.
Running new cables and installing electrical circuits and major appliances on existing circuits are all projects to pass onto a professional due to the obvious risk of electrocution; repairs from a faulty DIY project may be necessary, as well. Installing cables on a box that is near or over capacity can lead to electrocution or fire.
It’s always best to keep in mind that electrical work is governed by codes– from wires to cable connectors– and usually exist for a safety-related reason. Code violations can be potentially hazards and very expensive.
Source: http://powergenerationinc.com/when-to-call-a-professional-why-diy-isnt-always-the-best-solution/
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